Identify major printing industry associations.

Identification should include associations such as

• Printing United Alliance Links to an external site.
• Printing & Graphics Association MidAtlantic (PGAMA) Links to an external site.
• Graphic Communications Education Association (GCEA) Links to an external site.
• EPICOMM (Association for Leaders in Print, Mail, Fulfillment, and Marketing Services)
• Flexographic Technical Association (FTA) Links to an external site.
• AIGA, the professional association for design Links to an external site.
• In-Plant Printing and Mailing Association (IPMA) Links to an external site.
• Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) Links to an external site..

Process/Skill Questions:

• What are the benefits and costs associated with membership in a major printing industry association?
• What types of professional development opportunities are offered by printing industry associations?